1966 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Stingray #113318
SPECIFICATIONS
- Year1966
- MakeChevrolet
- ModelCorvette 427 Stingray
- Serial Number113318
We are pleased to offer 1966 Corvette 427/425 hp Coupe s/n 194376S113318. From new in Tuxedo Black #900 with a Silver #426 interior and believed to be the only Factory built 427/425 hp Coupe with this elegant black-on-silver color combination. Also fitted from new with the Big Block L72, 427/425hp cu. in. engine with solid lifters and a single Holley #3247 4-barrel carb, putting power to the ground through a M21 4-speed Close Ratio Heavy Duty 4-speed trans and 4:56 rear gears. Chevrolet had stated the potency of the earlier 1965’s high performance 396 Big Block at 450 hp, but that number was quickly revised downward in 1966 to 425 hp due to substantially higher insurance premiums. The 1966 427/425 was, in truth, a tire-smoking monster developed from a series of special engines Zora Arkus-Duntov and his performance-oriented Corvette team had built while track testing the Corvette’s four-wheel disc brake system, and the resulting all-new 1966 Corvette’s four-wheel disc brakes had the stopping power to match the power and torque of the Big Block 427.
1966 Corvette 427/425 hp Coupe s/n 113318 was completed at the St. Louis MO plant in Feb., 1966 in Tuxedo black code #900 with a silver code #426 interior. She was sold new to an unknown California owner and was fitted with flared wheel wells, wider American mag wheels and racing slicks for racing in SCCA as a Solo 1 car. We have commemorative entry plaques that come with the car from multiple Solo 1 events in California including Van Nuys in 1967; Foothill, Portland and other events in 1968 and the Orange County International Raceway and other southern California events in 1969. At some point 427/425 hp Coupe s/n 113318 became a proverbial barn find and was in long-term storage for many years. We believe that in the early 2000’s our feature 427/425 hp Corvette s/n 113318 was dug out of the proverbial barn (undated photos on file) and completely disassembled, the engine, trans and diff were removed for a complete rebuild, the body was lifted from the frame and the frame was sand-blasted and repainted to better-than-new standards. The body panels that were replaced because of the fender flairs were original NOS GM panels. The body was blocked sanded and painted to better-than-new standards in a gorgeous black with its correct matching silver code #426 interior. The 427 engine, M-21 trans and diff were all rebuilt. The numbers matching engine was dyno tested on 31 May, 2007 at an impressive 477.7 hp at 5,700 rpm with 513.4 lb ft of stump-pulling torque at a mere 3,600 rpm! We have photos of the engine on the dyno and the dyno sheets on file. Today 427/425 hp Coupe s/n 113318 features a gorgeous older restoration with an excellent body and paint that need nothing, offering staggering performance and style. Stomp your neighbor’s 365 GTB/4 Daytona into the ground at less than 1/5 the price. She shows 42,436 miles.
Our feature Corvette is from new with power windows and is fitted with the Corvette code N14 side pipes exhaust and the Corvette code P48 cast-aluminum knock-off wheels, although we do not know if these were fitted from new. She starts easily and settles into an explosive, big block, loping idle echoing from the side pipes. The throttle delivers a crisp rasp with every tap of the pedal, and a none-too-subtle rock to the entire car. The M-21 trans is precise, the clutch is progressive and pulls away smoothly thanks to the 427s massive torque. Once rolling the car shifts well and moves smoothly through traffic, even in southern California’s bumper-to-bumper traffic. Serious acceleration is awesome and demands the driver’s full and complete attention, thanks to the shocking amount of serious torque. Steering is precise while cornering and road holding is well-controlled and confidence-inspiring. The Disc brakes are effective and offer a level of peace of mind that complements the big block engine nicely. Driving this 427 Corvette, one truly appreciates the capability these cars offer as affordable, historically significant, high performance road cars.
The body fit and finish are very nice with correct gaping at the doors and hood line. The retractable headlight doors are smooth and fit very well, opening and closing per factory specifications. The gleaming chrome plated bumpers fit correctly and are properly aligned to the front and rear body contours, while the finish is in excellent condition. The chrome trim, badges, and various exterior elements are wonderfully finished, showing a fine luster, clean detailing, and proper fit to the body.
1966 Corvette 427/425 hp Coupe s/n 113318 was sold to the current owner by Al Wagner of An American Classic, LLC, Dearfield, WI in Feb, 2014. The current owner had Vintage A/C and P/S installed at a cost of $13,786.50. A full set of new Hoosier tires was installed on 01 Sept. 2015 at a cost of $1,328.18. A rebuilt carb was supplied by Auto Carb Exchange in West Los Angeles, CA at a cost of $550.00. A full rebuild of the suspension and steering box was done on 07 Nov. 2015 by The Corvette Shop, Canoga Park, CA at a cost of $3,911.73. In Aug. and Sept., 2019 Dick Wagner Dyno Service, Lawndale, CA tuned the Holley carb at a cost of $649.40, the A/C was resealed at a cost of $758.82 and the A/C hoses and fittings were updated at a cost of $455.04. We have all invoices on file. Offered with a current Montana title, smog exempt in all states including California.
As a 1966 427/425 Coupe, this Corvette is an American Icon, among the most desirable of the Stingray configurations. Beautifully restored and ready for driving enjoyment, local Cars & Coffee shows or Corvette gatherings, this car captures the zenith of the American high-horsepower, big-displacement era like few cars can. Priced to sell at $99,950 or best offer.
S/n VIN # 194376S113318. The VIN code breakdown is as follow: 1= Chevy; 94 = Corvette; 37 = 2 door coupe; 6 = Model year 1966; S = St. Louis MO; last 6 = s/n production numbers starting with 100001 – 127720; Engine # 10203IP; IP = 427ci, 425/450hp, manual transmission; Trim Tag F = February; Style 66; Trim 426 = black with silver vinyl ; Body A-2590.
1966, Feb., Production date. From new in Tuxedo black code #900 with a silver code #426 interior. L72 427ci, 425/450hp. M21 4-speed Close Ratio Heavy Duty manual transmission and 4:88 rear gears from new.
1966, Feb- March, sold to a first unknown California based owner and race prepared for Corvette Club slalom events, flared wheel wells and wider American mag wheels fitted.
1967, Sept., at the Corvettes Unlimited Jokers Wild 1 Slalom at Van Nuys, CA.
1968, 28 Jan., at the Cloudburst III Championship Slalom.
1968, 08 June, at the Foothill Four Cylinder Club Uptight II Championship Slalom, Foothill, CA.
1968, 19-20-21, at the Western States Corvette Convention #3, Portland Oregon.
1968, 03 Aug., at the Chevelle’s club Midnite Madness event.
1968, 11 Aug., at the Southern California Corvette Association Maelstrom II event.
1968, 19 Oct., at the Corvette Club Vintage d’Elegance, location unknown.
1969, 05 Jan., at the Orange County International Raceway 2nd annual Corvette Drags.
1969, 25 Jan., at the Valley Corvette Association event.
1969, 18-20 April, at the 4th Annual Pre-convention Autocross & Concourse, hosted by Associated Corvettes.
1970s, owned by Wayne young, address unknown.
1975, 25 June, sold by Wayne Young to Steve Hesh, R.R. #2, Box 426, Napierville, IL, paid $4,000. Bill of Sale on file.
1976, 26 June, new Illinois title issued to Steve Hesh, R.R. #2, Box 426, Napierville, IL.
1996, 23 March, sold to Raj M Singh, 460 Randy Road, Carol Stream, Illinois as a “Barn Find”. Bill of Sale on file.
2007, May, 427/425 hp rebuilt and dyno tested putting out a staggering 477 hp @ 5,700 rpm with 513 lb ft of stump pulling torque @3,600 rpm!
2014, Feb., sold to the current owner by Al Wagner at An American Classic, LLC, 725 Milwaukee Street,Dearfield, WI 53018.
2014, 11 Feb., Vintage A/C and P/S installed by An American Classic LLC, 725 Milwaukee Street,Dearfield, WI 53018. $13,786.50
2015, 24 March, new Montana registration issued to Casper Street LLC, 415 N Benton, Helena, MT, 59601
2015, 27 March, new Montana title issued to Casper Street LLC, 415 N Benton, Helena, MT, 59601
2015, 01 Sept., full set of new Hoosier tires installed, $1,328.18.
2015, 21 Oct., Auto Carb Exchange 1467 S. Westgate Ave., West Los Angeles, CA 90025. Rebuild carb supplied, $550.00
2015, 07 Nov., serviced by The Corvette Shop, 7537 Topanga Cyn Blvd, Canoga Park, CA. Rebuild full suspension and steering box. $3,911.73.
2019, 14 Aug., serviced by Dick Wagner Dyno Service, 4139 Redondo Beach Blvd., Lawndale, CA 90260. Rebuild and tune Holley carb, $649.40
2019, 19 Aug., serviced by Dick Wagner Dyno Service, 4139 Redondo Beach Blvd., Lawndale, CA 90260. Re-seal A/C, $758.82
2019, 18 Sept., serviced by Dick Wagner Dyno Service, 4139 Redondo Beach Blvd., Lawndale, CA 90260. A/C hoes and fitting, $455.04.
2024, Jan., on consignment with Mike & Colleen Sheehan’s Ferraris-Online LLC.
